not all bites warrant a trip to the hospital. But some might. In this ranking, we'll explore 15 species of spiders, each with ...

It is highly unlikely that your tarantula will beg to be held. However, these types are easier to handle than many. It all ...

“They are keystone species and indicators of undisturbed habitats.” However, there’s trouble for tarantulas across the globe. A recent study reveals that 25% of all newly described tarantula ...

It is both strong and stretchy but not all spider silk is the same, there are several different types. Spiders produce silk using special organs called spinnerets, located typically on the ...

You can see the largest species of tarantula hawk wasp, Pepsis heros, at the Museum. It's on diplay in Hintze Hall. Tarantula hawks can reach up to 11 centimetres long. There are 133 known species and ...

Researchers have found a new species of fungi that infects spiders turning them into 'zombies' in Ireland and Northern ...